This is a historical report — it no longer reflects this drug's current status. Current status: Permanently Discontinued. View this drug's full profile page →
PMS-QUETIAPINE
PHARMASCIENCE INC
View this drug's full profile page →
This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.
Quick answers
Is PMS-QUETIAPINE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-QUETIAPINE 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 1, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PMS-QUETIAPINE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
Why Psychiatric Medications Keep Going Into Shortage in Canada
Why antidepressants and antipsychotics like buspirone, quetiapine, escitalopram, venlafaxine, and paroxetine show up in Canadian shortage reports so often, and what to do if yours is affected.
What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
02296594
Strength
200MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
QUETIAPINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-05-04
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
PMS-QUETIAPINE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02303299
DIN 01999648
DIN 01999656
DIN 02028174
DIN 02025337
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
81MG · DIN 02244993
81MG · DIN 02394790
80MG · DIN 02009013
80MG · DIN 02238545
40MG · DIN 02399393